Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21st November 2025

This website (“the Site”) is operated by Hector the Student.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site, interact with content, or contact me.

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

I collect only the information that is necessary for the functioning of this website.

1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to share:

  • Your name and email address when you contact me directly (e.g., via a contact form or email)
  • Comments you post on the blog (if comments are enabled)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, standard technical data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • General location (city/region; not precise location)

This information is used only for analytics and to improve the site experience.

2. How I Use Your Information

I may use the information collected for:

  • Responding to enquiries you send via contact form or email
  • Understanding website performance and improving content
  • Protecting the website from spam or abuse

I do not use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use:

  • Essential cookies to enable basic functionality
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

4. How Your Data Is Stored

  • Data you provide (e.g., through a contact form) is stored securely in my email inbox or website hosting platform
  • I take reasonable steps to keep your data safe, but no system can guarantee 100% security

5. Third-Party Services

The Site may include embedded content or links from third-party services, such as:

  • Social media links
  • PDF hosting for your CV
  • Embedded videos or images
  • Analytics providers

These services may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for their practices.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email me at: hectorthestudent@student.edu

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16, and I do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “last updated” date will always be shown at the top. Please review this page from time to time.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:

Hector the Student
hectorthestudent@student.edu